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The show where encounter meets mission. On this program, Dan, Brad, and Aaron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Catholic life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. Tune in each week!
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This podcast tackles issues that concern each and every person out there whether issues of religion, sexuality, mental health it's all here!
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We continue our “Kingdom Come” series this weekend as we look to answer the question: “WHY AM I HERE?” So often, we ask ourselves questions about life and its meaning. Given the circumstances and situations we face today, we can develop legitimate feelings of confusion, doubt, and anxiety. Could this be due to viewing our lives and existence from t…
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How to communicate the value of life to others and how to love and minister to someone who has hurt you are the topics on this edition of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Have you ever woken up, maybe when you were on vacation, and it took you awhile to figure out where you were? Or, have you ever thought you knew where you were but then looked around and found you were in a completely different location than you thought? The technical term for these feelings is “disorientation,” and we have all experienced them at …
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How to discern when to share the Gospel? How to form an intentional community? These are the topics on our next edition of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Jake and Elwood knocked on the door and said: “We are on a mission from God” in the classic film “The Blues Brothers." They really weren’t, but those who have experienced God are. Why? Because the reality of meeting God changes you into a person of mission: one who is willing to leave what is comfortable in order to love and serve others. As you ta…
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Tensions Between my Desires and God's Will?
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Are there tensions between my desires and God's will? Can I find joy and excitement in the reverent and intellectual side of my faith? Don't miss on this episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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I saw a guy at a coffee shop last week wearing a shirt that said "What is your WHY?" I have been thinking about that question a lot ever since. I'd like to make that a two-part question: "What is your WHAT?" and then, "What is your WHY?" Serving is my WHAT... but that isn't my WHY… Would you join me in reading Isaiah 58:6-12 every day between now a…
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Leaving the Mission for Secular Job?
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Discerning leaving the mission field for a secular job? Want to bring change to the Church? then you came to the right episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Indescribable. Devastating. Unbelievable. If you have watched any news recently, you have likely heard these adjectives employed in attempt to capture the effect Hurricane Helene had on communities across the southeastern United States. Many prayed to be spared from the disaster, but the reality is that storms happen. Storms large and small are a f…
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Is prophecy still necessary for the Christian life? Why do we need a daily prayer life in addition to the Sacraments? We deep dive into this questions in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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What Others' Mess Ups Teach Me About Myself
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Do you ever wish others could see the world as clearly as you do? If only other people could see where they mess up, surely the world would be a better place. Sound familiar? There is little we love more as a society than pointing out where others are wrong; and Christians are no exception. Call it accountability, helping a struggling friend, or ev…
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How to talk about the Eucharist with non-believers and what should I do if I pray for healing and nothing happens in this episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Ever heard the quote “you can’t take it with you?” This can have two meanings and presents us with two options: consume and accumulate as much as possible now while you can OR consume and accumulate no more than you need because abundant, eternal life isn’t found in the abundance of stuff. How do we live in a way where our money and possessions don…
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In today's show we talk about managing the call to mission with everything else in our life and learning from other Christians.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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The center of the Sermon on the Mount is The Lord’s Prayer - a prayer still prayed daily by Christians all over the world. It’s more than a few familiar stanzas to hurriedly rehearse. In fact - it summarizes and empowers Jesus’s teaching. It has shaped Christian hearts and minds for 2000 years - and it has the power to do the same for us today. Joi…
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What is spiritual warfare and how do I defend myself? This in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Does your life make for great theater? “All the world’s a stage” according to Jaques in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Regardless of whether or not you consider yourself a “performer,” you don’t have to put on “an act” to earn the applause of Christ. No matter what “stage” of life you are in, Jesus wants to be your secret “Audience of One.” Join us …
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How do I respond to Church scandal? What is the best way to bring Jesus to an unbelieving family? This in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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In Jesus' most iconic sermon, he drops a truth bomb on his audience, declaring, “You’ve heard it said… but I say to you…” What’s Jesus saying? Today he might have said it like this, "You think you know, but let me tell you the real deal.” Life in His Kingdom is a game-changer. It's not just surface-level, it's a deep dive into the core of our being…
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How to handle scrupulosity in our spiritual life and how to give our testimony are the two topics in today's edition of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Jesus has this way of turning our culture inside out and society upside down. He has this way of doing and saying things, and even blessing people, that is counter-cultural and revolutionary. It doesn’t always make sense to us. This Sunday kicks off our Inside-Out, Sermon On The Mount, 7-week Fall series, along with our new LifeGroups launch. Toget…
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How to be docile to the Holy Spirit and how to evangelize without "selling" the Gospel in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Come join us as we wrap up the Chosen series with a focus on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13-16. As followers of Christ, we are called to be “salt” and “light” in this world. What exactly does this mean and is it possible? Together, let’s explore what Jesus meant when He first issued this challenge to His disciples and the vision that He is holding ou…
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How to avoid burnout without falling into complacency? This and more in today's episode of Beyond Damascus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Imagine you are one of the disciples who did life with Jesus each and every day. You saw Him turn water into wine and feed thousands. You were there when He healed the woman with the issue of blood. You witnessed Him eat with sinners, inviting them into new life and relationship with Him. You were there with a front row seat to the raising from the…
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Today is a Q&A about the Catholic Faith. You can learn a lot as well as build Mission Momentum for our faith.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Most of us have a funny relationship with freedom and control, don’t we? We love the idea of freedom for ourselves and wouldn’t hesitate to say: “I don’t need anyone telling me how to live my life!” But we’re also very quick to fight against what we believe is wrong. We often try to control the behavior of others, especially when we think it will a…
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In today's show we try to uncover the supernatural reality and bring it to our day to day lives. Also discuss seeking the ones that have fallen away.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Life can be going well when suddenly… A chance encounter; an unguarded moment; a painful betrayal... and all seems lost! Mary Magdalene has one of those days and suddenly finds herself walking down steps into a dark and dimly-lit past. Jesus tells a story in Luke 15 about a lost sheep and how the shepherd drops everything and runs to rescue... our …
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In this episode we will be talking about spiritual desolation and going after the heart thirsting for a relationship with Jesus when evangelizing instead of relying only in theological facts.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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He was exhausted. The disciples? They were comfy around the campfire, until tensions arose after a long and exhausting day. Now they were waiting on Jesus. The conversation is being driven by four brothers whom Jesus recently called to join him in full time ministry. They are core members of his small group (Matthew 4:18-22). What starts out as fun…
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In today's show we dive into how to bring people you don't know to Jesus without being weird and why do good people still need Jesus.द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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This week the guys have a discussion on youth ministry!द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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The Beatles once sang “All the lonely people, where do they all come from? All the lonely people, where do they all belong?” One of the greatest desires of the human heart is finding a place where we belong – a place to fit in – in a world that can, at times, feel lonely and unfamiliar. In fact, of all the topics that singers and songwriters mine f…
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Getting Ready for the Equip Conference!
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Yesterday we welcomed 320+ summer & full-time missionaries onto our campus for the equip conference! As you can see, things are getting wild as we are preparing to serve!द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Last year, we journeyed through scripture (inspired by Season 1 of The Chosen) and this year we will pick up where we left off with Season 2. From James and John wanting to call down fire on the Samaritans to the breaking of the Sabbath laws, see the adventure of the four gospels come to life. Together, we will explore the parable of the Lost Sheep…
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Come join us this Sunday as we wrap up the "Between the Lines," series with a focus on the Book of Isaiah. Our key passage of scripture will be Isaiah 52:13- 53:12. Referred to as the gospel of Isaiah, this is one of the clearest references to Jesus Christ in the entire Old Testament. Written 700 years before Jesus showed up, the prophet Isaiah for…
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Sharing the Life Message w/Others + Ministering to Those Who've Hurt You
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This weeks the guys discuss:Sharing the life message with others+Ministering to people that have hurt youद्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Most of us contain multitudes – human beings are complicated and often confusing. Once when asked to “just be yourself,” Bob Dylan responded with: “no problem, but which self do you want me to be?” Many of us can relate to this because we can be one way in one situation but completely different in another. We’re all a complicated mix. Our temptatio…
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The book of Ruth is a pretty wild story… A young woman with her whole life in front of her, leaves everything familiar and goes to a place she's never been, with her mother-in-law no less. The story includes famine, loss of loved ones, unexpected kindness of strangers, a dramatic rescue, and a surprise ending - and Jesus has His fingerprints all ov…
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Is Prophecy Necessary for Christian Live + Daily Prayer Life
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This week the guys discuss:Is prophecy necessary for the Christian Life+Why do we need a daily prayer life?द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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This week we will take on the book of Job, which inevitably leads us to the challenging subject of suffering. We’ll take a look at how Job endures suffering, how we can support others in their suffering, and how those who are afflicted can find hope in Jesus. Come discover Jesus in the book of Job this Sunday!…
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Why Prophecy Is Important + Necessity of Daily Prayer
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This week the guys discuss the questions:Is prophecy necessary for the Christian Life?+Why do we need a daily prayer life?द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Talking the Eucharist w/ Non-Believers + When Prayers for Healing Don't Work
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This week the guys discuss how to talk about the Eucharist with non believers.+When prayers for healing don't workद्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Join us as we continue the Jesus in the Old Testament series with a focus on the book of Joshua. Our key passage of scripture will be Joshua 2:1-21. We would encourage you to read this ahead of time and ask yourself, “What does a prostitute and a scarlet cord have to do with Jesus? And how does this relate to our lives today?” Come find out as we e…
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Following our 1st Corinthians sermon series, Damascus Road is offering a late Spring class exploring key themes in 1st Corinthians. This class will be co-taught by DRCC’s retired Founding Pastor, Richard Fredericks, PhD, and Teaching Team Pastor, Michelle Rader, M.A. They will explore in greater depth some of the rich themes of 1st Corinthians, esp…
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I had a friend who dreamed for years about building his dream house. I would stop by to visit him and he would have the plans spread out on the kitchen table… All the attention to detail… The fixtures in the bathroom… The size of the windows… Which direction should the house face to get the morning sun… should I build a one car garage or a two car?…
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Spiritual Warfare + Defending My Faith
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This week the guys discuss:What is spiritual warfare?+How do I actively defend my faith?द्वारा Beyond Damascus
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Class 6: Interdependence Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Following our 1st Corinthians sermon series, Damascus Road is offering a late Spring class exploring key themes in 1st Corinthians. This class will be co-taught by DRCC’s retired Founding Pastor, Richard Fredericks, PhD, and Teaching Team Pastor, Michelle Rader, M.A. They will explore in greater depth some of the rich themes of 1st Corinthians, esp…
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What word or idea do you most associate with the Old Testament? Scary? Ancient? Violent? Exciting? Weird? Lots of laws? Puzzling? Jewish scripture? God's story? Don't know where to start? The Old Testament is much longer and older than the New Testament. It has even more genres and authors and speaks from and to a wider variety of cultures and time…
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